Bedridden for 11 Years, Man Proves the Experts Wrong By Inventing a Surgery to Cure Himself
When doctors failed to diagnose a young man and his mystery illness, he spent years studying medicine until he finally invented a surgery to save himself.
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Man Walks the Famed Camino de Santiago Trail With Driver Who Almost Killed Him in a Wreck (Video)
A man, angry at a driver who crashed into him, ended up asking him on a European hike after he learned that the driver had suffered a seizure at the wheel
25 Years Ago, the Song That Would Raise Millions for Charity
While Americans break records for generosity in their text messages for Haiti, we can draw inspiration today from another milestone in giving a quarter century ago. On this day in 1985, the biggest stars in American music gathered in one studio to record the song, We Are the World, and their efforts, on behalf of African famine relief, became the fastest-selling American pop single in history.
Seeing a Glass As Half-Full May Say More About Someone's Personality Than Just Being Optimistic
"Seeing the glass as half-full" rather than half-empty is supposed to be indicative of someone's optimism – but what about their personality?
The Science of Kindness: Biology Proves How We Are All Connected
The basic lessons of biology teach us exactly why we are all connected with each other—and why that's important.
From Mansion to Mud Hut: Millionaire Sells Home to Move to Uganda
A 41-year-old millionaire businessman who nearly died in a car crash eight years ago is leaving behind his exquisite 16th-century farmhouse and lavish lifestyle in London to move to a mud hut in Uganda and start a children's charity.
Recognizing People Who Do The Right Thing
For every good deed that you do for someone else, I think it is important to shout it from the rooftops. Let’s not be afraid to highlight some contribution, to boast of some deed where you made a difference.
Great Things to Do at Home While Quarantined: Let's Be Pandemic-Positive
Need tips on how to spend your time in self-isolation? Here are 16 productive and positive things to do from home while you're in quarantine.
These Are The Best Things About Aging, as Voted By People Over 50
A new survey uncovers the positive aspects about aging—and almost half of adults over 50 say their self-confidence and fulfillment has increased with age.
How to Follow Negative News Without Getting Depressed
Spoiler alert: it is possible for spiritually-minded individuals to follow current events without feeling discouraged or depressed.
Lab App Detects Allergens in Food
Do you have a serious food allergy and want to know if there's any culprits in your cookie? Now there's an app for that. It will take you 20 minutes to get the answer using a new application developed by UCLA researchers for your smartphone.
How You Could Spend Your Heartbeats More Wisely, According to the Science of Kindness
If you think about how much time is spent on random incidents—have you thought about spending your heartbeats and dopamine on only things that are worth it?
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